An Orlando Bahama Breeze closes next week. Here’s what’ll open in its place Restaurant located at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road FILE- Exterior of a Bahama Breeze location (Jim Roof 770-476-8553, Darden Restaurants)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations are still in operation, though they’ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today .
Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants — the Florida company behind the chain — revealed that Bahama Breeze was “no longer a strategic priority,” with all locations set to be either closed or converted into other existing Darden brands.
One spot reported to be closing September 28th at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road.
USA Today reports that the business will remain closed through Oct. 19, when it will reopen as an Olive Garden.
The list of remaining conversions is as follows:
Bahama Breeze Location Converting To Effective Close Date Expected Reopening Date Altamonte Springs, FL Yard House Oct. 17 Nov. 18 Charleston, SC Chuy’s Oct. 26 Nov. 18 Lutz, FL (Wesley Chapel) Yard House Nov. 7 Dec. 9 Orlando, FL (Lake Buena Vista) Yard House Feb. 2027 March 2027 Tampa, FL Yard House Feb. 2027 March 2027 Orlando, FL (International Drive) Chuy’s April 2027 May 2027 Ft. Myers, FL Yard House May 2027 June 2027
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